Method of distribution of fees for Examiners of COC

1. Fee Distribution Principles

The method of distributing fees realised for examinations of Certificates of Competency as Marine Engineer Officer is outlined below:

• Examiners: 331/3% of the fees realised minus fees paid to external officers
• Government: 93% of the remaining 662/3%
• Clerical staff: 7% of the remaining 662/3% (including 2 clerks and 1 Daftary)

2. Apportionment of Fees

The Chief Examiner of Engineers proposes the following formula for the apportionment of exam fees:

• Apportionment: Net total fees collected / No. of examiners in the panel
• Net total fees collected: Fees collected in a month in a district for Engineers examination under M.S. (STCW) Rules, 1998 after adjusting for exemption and deduction from the 331/3% of the fees realized which is due to examiners.

3. Fee Realization and Deductions

The fees realized include:

• Fees for: Marine Engineering written and oral for MEO Class IV Part A and B, MEO Class II Part A and B, and other functions (3, 5, and 6)

Exemptions and deductions apply as follows:

• Exemption: A candidate appearing in oral for all functions at the same time will be charged fees for oral of one function only.
• Deductions: Amounts for external examiners, written papers, and 10% of the gross total fees collected for developmental purposes.